Man Utd trim Man City's lead at top to eight points
Julia Zigiotti Olme cross goes all the way in after 13 minutes
Late strike from Elisabeth Terland seals points
Struggling Leicester stay two places and two points above bottom side Liverpool
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Three points, clean sheet, great - but Man Utd will have to play a lot better than that on Thursday. We need to be more clinical and finish teams off a lot sooner than we did today.
Sam, Kent
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Anita Asante
Former Arsenal defender on Sky Sports
I think he's right to be aggrieved.
That was probably a stonewall penalty.
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Image source, Getty ImagesLeicester City boss Rick Passmoor speaking to Sky Sports: "In the second half we were a lot more aggressive and won more duels. We disagree with some of the decisions and think it should have been a penalty. But we have got to be more ruthless around the box.
"Saying that, right now I am really proud of this team. If we play like that every week, we’ll be fine not only this season but for years to come.
"We’re developing - we’re progressing. We’ve just got to be consistent and make sure we’re on the right side of those small margins. We’re hurting but you wouldn’t want to be with any other group of players at this moment in time."
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How on earth did O’Brien & Mouchon not start? They were a different team with them on the pitch.
Nick, Bicester
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Clear to identify where the problems are for Leicester City.
They've also only scored eight goals in total this season.
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Leicester City's Chantelle Swaby, speaking to Sky Sports: "I think we knew it was going to be a great challenge but we were up for it. We conceded that goal and it took a little to get back into the rythmn of the game. After we settled and got our heads up, it was a good battle. You can see that in our second-half performance.
"We needed to really believe we could go after it the way we were supposed to from the beginning of the game. It was like 'we need to be on the front foot now' and we did exactly that."
On limiting Manchester United's goal threat: "As a defensive line, we pride ourselves on not conceding. To be able to do that proves who strong we are as a team.
On whether their goal drought impacts their thinking: "You think more so how many chances you can get on set plays, free kicks, corner kicks and things like that. We also pride ourselves defensively. If we are going into games knowing we won't get many chances then we want to make sure we are strong and compact."
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Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United manager Marc Skinner speaking to Sky Sports after the game: "They did [limit us] really well. With it being such a tight game at 1-0, it allows us to be drawn into the emotions of the game which I think is something for us to reflect on. We had control of the game without being incisive and decisive in the final third. A couple of half chances."
"It wasn't vintage us but it was really important we've got three points and a clean sheet.
"There's some stats flying about on most goal involvements from substitutes, also the away form that we're finding. All in all we need to take it as the start of a block and move forward with those three points."
On finding ways to win with different players: "We signed those players for depth, for variation and adaptation to games. The players that came in today and the players that didn't come in today all give us that. I can be really pleased with the result, because that's what we're chasing. I want performance but we've got to be on it results and keep the pressure on at the top."
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Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United striker Elisabeth Terland, speaking to Sky Sports after the game: "We've brought in some quality this summer which obviously brings some competition. I'm a player that wants to show that I want to play as much as I think I should, and I did that today, I did what I could control. The players do the job in the first half as well. It's a good win.
"We want to achieve things and we talk about that every day in training. Every game is a challenge. To use every game to develop and take new steps because we want to achieve big things.
"I knew that I didn't have that much time on the pitch today so I had to just show what I'm capable of. I did that today. We stand out throughout the game as a team and I'm happy with the win."
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Manchester United midfielder Julia Zigiotti Olme speaking to Sky Sports after the game: "We need to be cleaner on the ball. There were a lot of spaces but we didn't use them enough.
"We controlled the game. Second half gets a little bit scrappy. But it's a good win.
"We know we need to perform and win every game. There's a few bits to clean up.
"It's a tight table. We enjoy it and we love the pressure so bring it on."
On her first-half goal: "It was a cross for Lea but I'll take the goal!"
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Rachel Corsie
Former Scotland captain on Sky Sports
It wasn't the best we've seen Man Utd.
The quality - especially in the final third - was sloppy, at times.
The game was a bit transitional in the middle, without much in either box.
Sometimes you have these games and if you keep this winning momentum going, that counts for far more than how you play.
Man Utd have got exciting games coming up.
They'll be relieved to have six points from these two games which really they ought to have taken.
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The stats highlight Manchester United's control of this one. Double the number of shots, nearly three quarters of the possession.
12 corners, though, and no goals from any of them.
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Lindsay Johnson
Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports
If Leicester want to avoid relegation we've got to see them higher up pitch.
Since subs came on today, they've tried to play higher and be in effective areas.
They were so deep in low block at times in the first half, not taking risks further up field.
You've got to have an unpredictability in the forward players.
They've been too predictable today. They've got to work on that further up the pitch.
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All over in Leicester.
Manchester United were made to work for it in the second half, but Leicester never really proved to be too much of a test.
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Nearly a second for Elisabeth Terland! Olivia Clark manages to turn her effort past the post
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Leicester look completely deflated during these six minutes of added time. That goal shattered their hopes of fighting back.
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Lindsay Johnson
Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports
Image source, Getty ImagesMan Utd continue scoring from the bench.
It's great pressure from Zigiotti, who plays a lovely ball into Terland.
Terland uses her footwork well and she really wraps her foot around the ball - with the laces of her left boot into the far corner. No chance for Olivia Clark.
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Missy Goodwin replaces Asmita Ale for the hosts.
Elisabeth Terland (88 mins)
Game over.
Five appearances against Leicester City for Elisabeth Terland, five goals.
Manchester United overturn possession high up the pitch and work it to Terland, who has to produce some great footwork to free the ball under pressure from two defenders.
She wriggles free and guides a low effort into the far corner.
Image source, Getty ImagesMan Utd close gap on Man City with win at Leicester
At a glance
Julia Zigiotti Olme and Elisabeth Terland on target for Manchester United
Marc Skinner's side close gap on leaders Manchester City to eight points
Struggling Leicester suffer ninth loss in 14 league games
Elisabeth Terland continued her impressive scoring run against Leicester City as Manchester United closed the gap on Women's Super League leaders Manchester City to eight points.
The Norway international came off the bench to net in the 88th minute for her fifth goal in as many games against the Foxes.
Terland's strike sealed second-placed United's success - moving them four points clear of Chelsea - following a 13th-minute opener from Julia Zigiotti Olme.
For Leicester, it was a ninth loss in their 14 league games as they continue to struggle at the bottom end of the table.
"It wasn't vintage us but it was really important we've got three points and a clean sheet," said United manager Marc Skinner.
"I can be really pleased with the result, because that's what we're chasing. I want performances but we've got to be on it with results and keep the pressure on at the top."
The hosts had started brightly, with former United forward Rachel Williams testing keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce from the edge of the area.
But United quickly took control and led when January signing Lea Schuller tried to meet a Zigiotti Olme cross, but the sheer power of the Swede's ball meant it flew past the Germany striker and into the net.
The Foxes rallied in the second half, with French forward Noemie Mouchon lively and causing problems after coming off the bench.
Fellow substitute Shannon O'Brien also felt she should have been awarded a penalty when Anna Sandberg barged into her in the box, but referee Stacey Fullicks waved away Leicester protests.
Boss Rick Passmoor disagreed with the decision, but said afterwards he was encouraged by his team's performance.
"I am really proud of this team," he added. "If we play like that every week, we'll be fine.
"We're hurting but you wouldn't want to be with any other group of players at this moment in time."
Ultimately, Leicester's improvement proved fruitless as Terland provided the final flourish, showing great footwork before finishing clinically into the corner.
Manchester United enjoyed a ninth win in 14 WSL games
United executed their gameplan perfectly as they recorded a third straight WSL victory, their best run since winning seven in a row between 8 December 2024 and 2 March 2025.
They dominated possession against the Foxes, had eight first-half corners, and had they been more ruthless with their 14 shots on goal, they would have won by a more convincing margin.
Despite only coming on in the 64th minute, Terland herself had three shots on target while Melvine Malard had one from her three touches in the opposition box.
The forward options at boss Skinner's disposal provide United with welcome strength in depth as they look to push City at the top and stay in the Champions League places.
But they will have to be more clinical against better opposition - starting on Thursday night at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League knockout round.
Despite their spirited response, Leicester have now lost their past three WSL games. and even more worrying is the fact they have failed to score in six of their 14 league matches.
That is the worst record in the WSL and, unless they can get back among the goals, they will stay in relegation trouble.
Manchester United travel to Spain to play Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Thursday (20:00 GMT). Leicester City are also on the road and face a daunting trip to league leaders Manchester City on Friday (19:00 GMT).
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Manchester City | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 12 | 29 | 39 |
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2 Manchester United | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 15 | 18 | 31 |
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3 Chelsea | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 27 |
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4 Arsenal | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 26 |
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5 Tottenham Hotspur | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 26 |
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6 London City Lionesses | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 24 | -7 | 19 |
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7 Brighton & Hove Albion | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
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8 Aston Villa | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 25 | -7 | 16 |
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9 Everton | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 11 |
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10 Leicester City | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 25 | -17 | 9 |
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11 West Ham United | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 32 | -20 | 8 |
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12 Liverpool | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 24 | -13 | 7 |
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Manager:Rick Passmoor
Formation:5 - 4 - 1
Manager:Marc Skinner
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Manager:Rick Passmoor
Formation:5 - 4 - 1
Manager:Marc Skinner
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